Michael Soroka

Michael Soroka (1-0) got the win on Monday as he pitched five scoreless innings in his Diamondbacks debut. He allowed just four hits while walking one and striking out 10 as Arizona defeated the Tigers, 9-6, on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka dazzled in his first start of the year, retiring the final eight batters he faced and tossing an immaculate inning in his fifth and final frame. Soroka's once-promising career was decimated by injuries as he did not pitch in the majors in 2021, 2022, and most of 2023. However, he has battled and has averaged more than a strikeout per inning in each of the last two seasons. Soroka threw 89 pitches on Monday and was rolling at the time of his departure, but the Diamondbacks will likely proceed with caution as the righthander has not thrown more than 100 innings in a season since 2019. Soroka's start on Monday was certainly intriguing for fantasy owners. You may want to keep an eye on him in his next couple of starts to see if he found his way back to pre-injury form.

Michael Soroka will be in the Diamondbacks rotation to open the season.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka and Brandon Pfaadt will open the Diamondbacks second series against the Tigers. It will be Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson and Eduardo Rodriguez opening the rotation against the Dodgers.

Michael Soroka is starting for Team Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday against Team USA.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka will take the mound opposite of Logan Webb. He allowed one run over three innings in his first World Baseball Classic start for Canada against Colombia.

The Diamondbacks have signed SP Michael Soroka to a one-year, $7.5 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka will provide the Diamondbacks with an option to fill into their starting rotation to open the season. The veteran posted a 4.52 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 22 games last season.

Michael Soroka (shoulder) has rejoined the Cubs ahead of Monday's game in Pittsburgh.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka logged 2 1/3 innings during a Triple-A rehab outing this past Thursday, and it was reported that his next appearance would be back with the Cubs. The right-handed swingman was acquired at the trade deadline, but he has been on the IL ever since his first outing with the Cubs due to a shoulder issue. Soroka has exclusively worked as a starter so far this season, posting a 4.86 ERA with 90 strikeouts across 83 1/3 innings. He is expected to work out of the bullpen for the Cubs going forward, however.